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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 791.04 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 791.04 and 180.60 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 791.04 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/791.04 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 791.04 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 142,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,861.82/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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